Laurie Garrett-Cobbina

Rev. Dr. Laurie Garrett-Cobbina serves as Dean of San Francisco Theological Seminary (SFTS) at the University of Redlands, providing academic leadership since joining SFTS in 2006. She represents SFTS on the Graduate Theological Union Council of Deans, Presbyterian Church (PCUSA) Committee on Theological Education, and General Assembly.

Her educational credentials include:

• Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Studies (Graduate Theological Union)
• Master of Theology (Princeton)
• Master of Divinity (Princeton)

Dr. Garrett-Cobbina specializes in pastoral care and spiritual care with clinical applications, emphasizing compassionate leadership in healthcare and community settings. Her work bridges theological education with practical chaplaincy through initiatives like the Shaw Chaplaincy Institute.

As Dean, she oversees SFTS curriculum development, faculty management, budget administration, and strategic representation across university governance bodies including the Dean's Council and President's Cabinet.